“A lot of kids wouldn’t be able to go to a $25 camp,” Iglesia said. “For some, $25 might as well be $100.”

That’s difficult for former high school coaches like Iglesia and others to sit and accept. Their response is to put together camps where expenses are reduced much as possible, perhaps beyond a capability to turn a profit.

The Coach Iglesia’s Basketball Camp was attended by 80 boys and 59 girls, all of whom were invited and expected to pay nothing.

Former area high school all-stars like James “Mook” Reaves and Nigel Moore, who now play professionally, provided some of the on-court instruction. The campers also were told by Syracuse University guard Brandon Triche some of the things they will need to do off the court in order to extend the days they can play basketball.

Most of the campers were from the Rochester City School District or residents of the city of Rochester, but athletes from Rush-Henrietta, Bishop Kearney and McQuaid were among those who attended sessions at East High or Wilson.

Syracuse University guard Brandon Triche talks with local high school basketball players during Coach Iglesia's basketball camp June 25-29.

The G.D.A.Y. Skill Development Camp during the final week of June had a similiar blueprint, but was geared toward boys 8 to 15 years old. There was no charge for Rochester City School Distict students, $100 for others.

This was the second year for the camp (www.gdaycamps.com) run by Gray and Oseni, who were Democrat and Chronicle All-Greater Rochester players at Bishop Kearney and School of the Arts, respectively. Iglesia coached Oseni at School of the Arts.

Here are at least two more camps in the area that want to get the word out that there are upcoming sessions. In some cases, there is a fee:

Next Level Hoops Basketball Development and the Rochester Police Athletic League, clinic open to boys in the city of Rochester ages 11-16, July 14 10 a.m. – noon at Saint Monica’s Church Gym, 841 Genesee Street. Free. Parents must register children. Call Ray Smith at 585-271-5726.

Cullen Casey was recruited to play on the offensive line of college teams.

Where Casey, a senior at McQuaid Jesuit next school year, wanted to play was on the other side of the ball. That was a large factor in his decision to give a verbal commitment to Old Dominion University in Virginia.

Cullen Casey

“I was one of the top recruits for Old Dominion and I want to play defensive tackle,” the 6-foot-4, 275-pound 2011 AGR lineman said. “It was just awesome to go somewhere they wanted me a lot.”

Old Dominion will move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision and into Conference USA in 2013. Cullen said he will sign a letter of intent to accept a scholarship from Old Dominion around national signing day in early February. He plans to visit the school’s campus a second time this week.

“It’s nice,” Casey said. “It’s probably five or 10 minute drive to Virginia Beach. You can actually see the (Norfolk) Naval Base from across the bay. It’s pretty awesome.

“I’ll be able to get my undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years, and it’s just a family environment.’’

East Rochester graduate Ron Whitcomb is ODU’s coordinator for the team’s passing game and recruiting.

Martens into Hall of Fame: David Martens, who was praised for his work as an athletic director and coach, will be inducted post humously into the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame on August 1.

Fairport's Dave Martens, left, with former Fairport football coach Don Santini, worked at the national, regional and local levels when it came to athletic administration.

Martens was an athletic director at Rushford, Brockport and Fairport. His work in high school athletics stretched more than 50 years, including his role as one of the founders of the New York State Athletic Adminstrators Association. The former Massachussets resident died in 2010.

The induction ceremony for the class of seven takes place at Fort William Henry in Lake George during the NYSPHAA’s annual summer banquet.

Basketball camp: Bishop Kearney’s Basketball Showcase Camp, open to boys and girls, with guest Chad Babel, Aug. 1-4, $150 to sign up before July 1, $175 after. For more information contact coach Sheppard at sheppard11@gmail.com or 585-509-7137.

Something for summer of 2013: Jamar Gray and Shay Oseni, who played high school basketball in Section V, are set to watch their second annual “Keep the Peace” G.D.A.Y. skill development camp take place June 26-29th.

The camp at No. 33 School in the city of Rochester, which includes lessons on violence prevention provided by the Pathways to Peace organization, is free for boys in the Rochester City School District. All other campers pay $100. There were 60 boys ages 8-15 who were signed up when registation closed.

Rochester City Police chief James Sheppard are among the guests who will share their thoughts on violence prevention. Tim “The Target” Sullivan and Rochester Razorsharks coach Rod Baker also are among the speakers.

All-state softball: Batavia Notre Dame, which won its first state high school softball championship this past season, swept the top all-state postseason awards in its classification.

Carly Pike

Senior pitcher Carly Pike was named the Class D player of the year by the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports. Pike also was a first-team all-state selection in 2011, after Batavia Notre Dame reached the state final.

Batavia Notre Dame’s Rick Mancuso is the Class D coach of the year. Pike is on the Class D first team with sophomore Batavia Notre Dame teammates Melanie Taylor, a shortstop, and third baseman Laurie Call, and Alfred-Almond sophomore pitcher Megan Murray.

Pittsford Mendon junior shortstop Courtney Case was named to the Class A first-team. Mynderse senior catcher Abby Dygert was selected to Class B’s top team.

Jeff DiVeronica has covered Section V for the Democrat and Chronicle since 1994. A native of Canastota, N.Y., where he played soccer, basketball and baseball, “Devo” began his career at the Chillicothe (Ohio) Gazette before returning to Rochester in 1993. The St. John Fisher College graduate also covers the Rochester Rhinos soccer team and Syracuse University basketball. He founded the Canandaigua National Bank High School Sports Show, which airs Saturdays at noon on WHTK-AM (1280), in 2003. E-mail Jeff at jdiveron@DemocratandChronicle.com.Follow:@RocDevo

James Johnson has covered Section V for the Democrat and Chronicle since 1996. The St. John Fisher College and Edison graduate also has provided features and game stories tied to NASCAR, professional golf, baseball, hockey, boxing and tennis. His career began in 1995 at the Press-Sun Bulletin in Binghamton, where he helped cover Section IV high school sports. E-mail James at jamesj@DemocratandChronicle.com.Follow:@jjDandC